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Meaning of Halloween in English
Pronunciation
/ˌhæləˈwin/
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Noun
Halloween
Etymology
late 18th century: contraction of All Hallow Even(see hallow, even)
Definitions
1.
the evening before All Saints' Day
Examples
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